Page 204 of The Re-Proposal

Cody breaks the kiss again and I really wish he’d stop doing that. I’m gasping for breath when I meet his gaze. The angsty whirlpools in his eyes unravel me. His hand flutters to my face, tracing down the line of my cheekbone.

It’s different than any way he’s watched me before.

He’s riveted, pensive, nostrils flaring like a freshly released prisoner who doesn’t trust that he’s really free.

“Are you… trying to memorize my face?” I breathe out.

He shakes his head and presses his mouth once more against mine. I taste his tongue and sigh in… well, not quite satisfaction.

I want more.

I want everything.

Desperately, I grab his massive shoulders, pulling him even closer. My hands drag down his chest, tracing the lines etched in his granite body.

Cody senses my impatience, but he doesn’t move any faster. He drops kisses down the line of my jaw bone, my neck and then moves to my chest. My muscles coil as he nibbles, caresses, and sucks.

My head rolls back.

My body burns until I fear I’ll turn to ash.

I hope Cody has insurance because I’m going toruinthis desk.

Especially if he keeps growling like that.

On fire, I grab his short hair and rake my fingers through it. Soft, needy sounds escape my mouth and I grind against him. If anyone stops by this office, they’re going to think I’m being suffocated.

And I am.

I’m suffocating in sweet, sweet pleasure.

Cody’s tongue is on fire as it blazes down my stomach, placing reverent kisses over my jeans.

“You’re killing me,” I moan. “Let’s skip all that—”

“I’m not going to rush.” His eyes meet mine. They’re hard. Firm.

It’s like he wants to torment me.

Keep me from quenching my raging thirst.

Hold my freedom just out of reach.

My heart thumps. “Time is limited. Any moment now, your phone might ring with another emergency.”

It’s a true and present fear. Since we’ve gotten together, there hasn’t been a moment of peace.

Cody’s face lingers over mine, all parted lips and emerald-green eyes so conflicted it’s like I’m watching him be torn apart in real time.

“I know, princess.” His jaw clenches in that sad way again, even as his eyes blaze with enough fire to burn the room down. “I know that more than anyone. But for now, it’s just you and me.”

His lips brush mine as he speaks and I feel my doubt, resistance, and misgivings crumble.

I smile, rubbing my fingers down his chest and then sliding lower. “Just you and me, always.”

Cody lets out a carnal growl when I rub against his trousers.

“Nothing is going to change us,” I whisper.

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